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Get your Inclusion Strategy Statement over the line

 

Inclusive Mainstream Fund

What is the Inclusive Mainstream Fund? A new, ring-fenced DfE allocation paid to every mainstream primary and secondary school in England.  

Schools decide how to spend it, provided it aligns with the DfE's 7 principles of inclusion. Every school must publish an Inclusion Strategy Statement by 31 December 2026, covering what was spent and why 

We can help you develop an inclusion strategy that maps clearly to the DfE's 7 principles, that's written into clear, well-evidenced language.

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We can help your school turn their Inclusive Mainstream Fund spend into:

✔️ A statement against the 7 principles
 
✔️ In a way governors and Ofsted can follow

✔️ We can advise on assistive technology packages that maximise your allowance.

How it Works

FREE 121 consultation

Many schools have some sort of plan in place. If you're not sure where to start, we can talk through your inclusion needs and help you identify any gaps for your school setting.

We show you how your inclusion strategy maps to the 7 principles

We can also advise on over 200+ inclusive tools and provide you with the latest assistive technology to maximise your fund.

You leave with a clear documented plan for your school setting

Required for December 2026

Still deciding what to spend on?

If your allocation isn't planned yet, these five packages are a starting point built around the needs we see most often.

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Literacy

Text-to-speech, speech-to-text, spell-checking, word prediction

Communication

Alternative and augmentative communication tools

Sensory Regulation

Sensory spaces, calming tools, noise control

Focus & Executive Function

Mind-mapping, time and planning tools

Access & Independence

Environmental control, ergonomic equipment

 The DfE's 7 principles of inclusion: 

Ambitious leadership and governance

that embeds inclusion

Evidence-based support

prioritising early intervention

High-quality adaptive teaching

with a curriculum designed for all learners

Enriching provision beyond the classroom

that all children can access

A safe, respectful culture

fostering belonging and attendance

Strong partnerships

with families and wider services

Inclusive environments

with continuous improvements to accessibility

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Frequently asked questions

Do you help with the statement itself?

We'll talk to you how a product / package connects to the 7 principles and provide advice on how to phrase it on your statement.  

Can we spend IMF on assistive technology?

 Yes - spend needs to align with at least one of the 7 principles of inclusion, and assistive technology fits several of these directly.